The federal watchdog system was built to be independent by design, a former inspector general tells us why that design still matters
The federal watchdog system was built to be independent by design, a former inspector general tells us why that design still matters  
Podcast: The Federal Drive with Terry Gerton
Published On: Tue May 26 2026
Description: The inspector general system has weathered political pressure before, but this moment is testing how durable it really is. Even so, the day-to-day work of audits, investigations, and accountability continues. Former FDIC Inspector General Jay Lerner is here with perspective from inside that system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.